165/75R15 tire size in inches

A 165/75R15 tire measures

24.7" tall × 6.5" wide

4.87" sidewall on a 15" wheel. 815 revolutions per mile.

165/75R15 means a tire 165 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (124 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.

24.7"15" rim4.9"6.5" wide
165/75R15: 24.7 inches tall, 6.5 inches wide, on a 15 inch rim, drawn to scale

165/75R15 specs

Overall diameter (height)24.74 inches (629 mm)
Section width6.50 inches (165 mm)
Sidewall height4.87 inches (124 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter15 inches
Circumference77.7 inches (1,974 mm)
Revolutions per mile815
Revolutions per kilometer506
Approximate rim width4.5" to 6.0"
In inches (flotation style)24.7x6.5R15
Aspect ratio75%

Calculated from the size. Real tires differ by brand, model and tread depth, typically by a few tenths of an inch.

Sizes that can replace 165/75R15 on a 15" wheel

These 15" sizes are within 3% of 165/75R15's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
225/55R1524.74"8.86"0.0%60.0 mphCompare
275/45R1524.74"10.83"0.0%60.0 mphCompare
205/60R1524.69"8.07"−0.2%59.9 mphCompare
175/70R1524.65"6.89"−0.4%59.8 mphCompare
245/50R1524.65"9.65"−0.4%59.8 mphCompare
195/65R1524.98"7.68"+1.0%60.6 mphCompare
185/65R1524.47"7.28"−1.1%59.3 mphCompare
255/50R1525.04"10.04"+1.2%60.7 mphCompare
285/45R1525.10"11.22"+1.4%60.9 mphCompare
265/45R1524.39"10.43"−1.4%59.1 mphCompare
215/60R1525.16"8.46"+1.7%61.0 mphCompare
215/55R1524.31"8.46"−1.8%58.9 mphCompare

Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
185/60R1616"24.74"0.0%Compare
195/70R1414"24.75"0.0%Compare
245/35R1818"24.75"0.0%Compare
215/40R1818"24.77"+0.1%Compare
245/40R1717"24.72"−0.1%Compare
175/85R1313"24.71"−0.1%Compare
245/30R1919"24.79"+0.2%Compare
245/45R1616"24.68"−0.3%Compare
295/25R1919"24.81"+0.3%Compare
195/50R1717"24.68"−0.3%Compare
245/25R2020"24.82"+0.3%Compare
275/40R1616"24.66"−0.3%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 165/75R15 with another size

With 175/75R15 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

61.4 mph

175/75R15 is +0.59 inches (+2.4%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

165/75R15175/75R15Difference%
Overall diameter24.74"25.33"+0.59"+2.4%
Section width6.50"6.89"+0.39"+6.1%
Sidewall height4.87"5.17"+0.30"+6.1%
Circumference77.74"79.59"+1.86"+2.4%
Revolutions per mile815.1796.1−19.0−2.3%

Questions

How tall is a 165/75R15 tire?
A 165/75R15 tire is 24.7 inches tall (629 mm), calculated from the size. It is 6.5 inches wide with 4.9 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 165/75R15 mean?
165/75R15 means a tire 165 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (124 mm), radial construction (R), for a 15 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 165/75R15 tire make?
About 815 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 77.7 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 165/75R15 tire?
Roughly 4.5" to 6.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 225/55R15 instead of 165/75R15?
225/55R15 is 0.00 inches (0.0%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.0 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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